Will the unions kill the mines? Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 At Northam, union's "demand" of 15%, is in reality a ferocious 27%.	Indonesia edges closer toward uranium mining and nuclear power Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 After nearly five decades of national debate on the issue, Indonesia's central government may finally be ready to develop a national nuclear policy, which may lead to domestic uranium mining.
Rio Tinto to grow Indian diamond presence Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 In a major boost to gold and diamond mining in India, mining giant Rio Tinto, which has discovered an immensely rich diamond resource of 37 million tonnes in northern India's Madhya Pradesh state, is set to invest $79 million in the country.	Silver seen as safe-haven cinderella Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 While not for widows and orphans because of its volatility, a number of analysts expect silver's latest run, it is up15% so far this year, to have a bit more staying power Gold and silver still the best wealth protectors
Ernst & Young reckons mining and metals deal making to accelerate Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The value and volume of deals in the global mining and metals sector is set to soar, driven by competition to secure raw materials.	China doesn't like BHP Potash Corp bid - report Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, worries about future supplies of fertilizer, has meant that China's state run Sinochem is looking at a variety of options and has hired HSBC to help China could launch anti-monopoly probe into BHP Potash bid - Paper
Uranium price rise expected as Extract moves ahead with Rossing South Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 As Extract progresses the big Rossing South (Husab) project in Namibia the prospect is for rising uranium prices ahead. Rossing South uranium resource just gets bigger and bigger	Chalice Gold looking for 2-year payback on Eritrean gold mine Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The Western Australian explorer is upbeat about the potential of its Koka gold project in Eritrea, citing a target cash cost of US$338 per ounce.
Investors put $155 per share cap on BHP's Potash Corp bid Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 According to a Reuters poll of 26 BHP shareholders, on average they felt that any offer above $155 would make the deal "prohibitively expensive".	Enviros erupt at copper/gold/moly/silver project prospect near Mt St Helens Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The prospect of even a small exploration drilling program near the site of one of the worst U.S. natural disasters in modern memory has environmentalists blowing their tops.
Australian miners should take a stronger social approach in Africa - Coffey Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The mining consultancy says Australia's operators should develop a more inclusive approach in their dealings with their African partners to help deliver an increasingly socially workable environment.	Frank Holmes expects gold price to double in 5 years Wednesday , 01 Sep 2010 With the start of the festive season, September is likely to be a good time for gold and things should continue to do well into 2011 Of gold and volatility - advice from Frank Holmes
Joy Global posts better-than-expected quarterly profits Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The mining equipment maker says it expects to see a recovery in need for its products as miners begin to see an uptick in commodities demand Joy Global raises 2010 view, beats estimates in Q2	China and the long copper bull market Tuesday , 31 Aug 2010 Arguably supply constraints and growing China and developing world consumption make a strong case for the continuation of the copper bull market.
Equinox to look beyond Zambia for expansion Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The Perth-based copper miner Equinox Minerals has started a quest for additional acquisitions now that the Lumwana copper project in Zambia is bedded down.	Strong sales boost Harry Winston's Q2 profits Thursday , 02 Sep 2010 The diamond miner saw a 62% jump in sales during the quarter, which pushed up profits to $16.5m for the period, significantly higher than analyst expectations
Saskatchewan would have "lots of concerns" about a Chinese Potash Corp bid Wednesday , 01 Sep 2010 The Canadian province, which is home to Potash Corp, says it would be concerned by a Chinese buyer whose interests obviously are to have very low prices Ottawa, Saskatchewan weigh implications of BHP/ PotashCorp takeover bid

Reko Diq copper-gold project feasibility study submitted to provincial government

Wednesday , 01 Sep 2010 As negotiations continue regarding the financial investment agreement for the massive Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, Tethyan Copper Company submitted a feasibility study to the government of Balochistan.

Sundance to make key decision on Mbalam iron project by year-end

Wednesday , 01 Sep 2010 The miner that lost its entire board in a plane crash earlier this year said it is still on track to achieve important project milestones by December

Shabangu puts global markets on notice

Wednesday , 01 Sep 2010 South Africa needs to conduct its mining industry differently and wants value-added mineral operations to help lift the country's mining performance

Rescuers start escape shaft, lifeline brings videogames and child birth

Tuesday , 31 Aug 2010 The days after speaking to their families for the first time in 25 days being trapped in the mine, rescuers have begun digging an escape shaft that will pull the miners up one by one.

Trapped Chilean miners could be free in 60 days under Plan B rescue option

Newcrest's Lihir buy paves the way for increased gold M&A

Tuesday , 31 Aug 2010 A new top-tier of Australian gold producers is being created, one that is flush with cash and, indeed, analysts say many are already being sized up for takeovers.

Trade gold spreads, silver spreads and soybeans - Wiegand

Tuesday , 31 Aug 2010 Trader Tracks Editor Roger Wiegand reckons Wall Street sells the public a "bill of goods" and that carefully selected gold and silver stocks could see great gains. Gold Report interview.

PODCASTS

Gold Weekly

Gold in September - Frank Holmes : CEO, US Global Investors

METALS WEEKLY

Silver's fundamentals - Michael DiRienzo: executive director, The Silver Institute

NEWSMAKER

Harmony Gold quarterly results: Graham Briggs - CEO, Harmony Gold

Fast News

Australian miners should take a stronger social approach in Africa - Coffey

Gryphon's Parsons reckons gold bull market has only just begun

Coal of Africa may resume production at Vele by Q4 2010

Technology News

Atlas Copco enters the mobile crushing and screening business

New energy efficient, environmentally friendly, process to produce electrolytic manganese

N Manitoba Mining Academy buys ThoroughTec LHD/ADT equipment simulators

Gold One now cashflow positive as gold production ramps up

Wednesday , 01 Sep 2010 JSE and ASX listed Gold One reported good progress at its Modder East gold mine near Johannesburg and potential of its exploration properties.

Old mining town now the cats' meow for Taiwanese tourists

Tuesday , 31 Aug 2010 A once dying coal town in Houtong, Taiwan has reinvented itself as a simply purr-fect tourist destination.

Potash M&A Mania

Monday , 30 Aug 2010 As mining headlines around the world are consumed with BHP's bid for Potash Corp, Chinese investment funds seem spurred into action

Renaissance not keen on gold

Friday , 27 Aug 2010 The Asset manager says the world may well have lost its optimism over the global economic outlook, but the two key drivers for the price of gold are little more than shifting sands.